Curvie Girlie
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Hmmm, I'm at work and can't look at the brand and I can barely remember how much they were--I want to say $75. I'll get back to this...
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CatsMeow
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I see the Fleet Feet website, but the closest store to me is 40 miles away. I've got old pairs of Pumas and New Balance, I just haven't been sneaker shopping with a purpose...ever. My only interest in sneakers was that they're comfy and not white. I don't like white sneaks. I do have a pair of MBT shoes but they're only good for walking and jogging on straight-ish track and treadmills. They are gray and make me almost 2 inches taller. They were $250ish but the BF paid for them. 
Curvie Girlie
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My trail runners are the bomb, and they are gray and turquoise. FF is a great store, the one in Aptos CA has knowledgeable staff, I'd say it's probably worth the drive to yours...
ali2
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Running on a treadmill versus running on land
I have recently started running in my gym working up to 30 minutes straight at a 4.8 pace (this works out to just under 2.5 miles run) and thought that I was doing well enough and progressing well enough to commit to a 5k in April.
Last night for the first time I got off the treadmill and tried to run on the track. OMG what a difference. I was much more winded (and sooner) and had much more discomfort. I was able to run one mile in 15 minutes (I know, a snail could do it faster). It was pretty discouraging...so does anyone have any advice on how to make the transition easier/better so I can do my 5k in April and not embarass myself by dying on the route?
Thanks !
I have recently started running in my gym working up to 30 minutes straight at a 4.8 pace (this works out to just under 2.5 miles run) and thought that I was doing well enough and progressing well enough to commit to a 5k in April.
Last night for the first time I got off the treadmill and tried to run on the track. OMG what a difference. I was much more winded (and sooner) and had much more discomfort. I was able to run one mile in 15 minutes (I know, a snail could do it faster). It was pretty discouraging...so does anyone have any advice on how to make the transition easier/better so I can do my 5k in April and not embarass myself by dying on the route?
Thanks !
elizab3th
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I found the exact same thing when I hopped off my treadmill and went outside. I think all you can do is just keep exercising on the track. Or if nice outside.. because you'll be on pavement - that's another transition! I just ended up sucking it up and doing it.. and taking nice hot baths at the end of the day. Now, I miss being able to go outside because I found it passes the time faster. I also lost my mp3 player so I'm tuneless! But keep it up.. I want to get myself into a 5k as soon as I can but I think it'll be somewhere in July.
ali2
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Thanks elizab3th!! If I tried a 5k in July I would probably die from heat exhaustion. Glad to know that I wasn't the only person who had a hard time making the transition...part of it was thinking I was doing so well to find out, um, maybe not so much. I will keep trying but man, it is hard...
elizab3th
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Just keep it up - you'll feel great once you finally get goin'.
I did run today (treadmill because it's -36 outside) but I only got in 1.5 miles. It's my second time running in MONTHS so I don't think it was tooo too bad.
Please Do ! The more the merrier.. Are you an indoor or outdoor runner.. we need some tips for transitioning between the two. Pavement is hard on the legs!
I did run today (treadmill because it's -36 outside) but I only got in 1.5 miles. It's my second time running in MONTHS so I don't think it was tooo too bad.
Please Do ! The more the merrier.. Are you an indoor or outdoor runner.. we need some tips for transitioning between the two. Pavement is hard on the legs!
I'm both actually. I love running outside in the summer/fall. In the winter/spring I use my treadmill.
Pavement is hard, you're right. It was a bit too hard for me, so I started running laps in my backyard. It's grassy and inclined so I get a harder workout. I usually run two miles around my house. LOL.
loseit4me
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Running is truly my first love in life so I thought it fitting to park myself at this thread for awhile.
the last time I got out an ran was in November and I'm going through serious withdrawls. I usually take my girls out during the day (once daylight savings hits) but its so cold that isn't working anymore. Then by the time dh gets home from work its dark and isn't to safe for me to go out on the roads. So for now, I am chasing my dd's (3 1/2 and 2) around and just recently purchased a DVD to try to get moving inside until it gets warmer.
I plan on figuring out a training schedule for a 1/2 marathon for the fall. Not there yet.
Glad to be among fellow runners.
Leslie
Running is truly my first love in life so I thought it fitting to park myself at this thread for awhile.
the last time I got out an ran was in November and I'm going through serious withdrawls. I usually take my girls out during the day (once daylight savings hits) but its so cold that isn't working anymore. Then by the time dh gets home from work its dark and isn't to safe for me to go out on the roads. So for now, I am chasing my dd's (3 1/2 and 2) around and just recently purchased a DVD to try to get moving inside until it gets warmer.
I plan on figuring out a training schedule for a 1/2 marathon for the fall. Not there yet.
Glad to be among fellow runners.
Leslie
Running is truly my first love in life so I thought it fitting to park myself at this thread for awhile.
the last time I got out an ran was in November and I'm going through serious withdrawls. I usually take my girls out during the day (once daylight savings hits) but its so cold that isn't working anymore. Then by the time dh gets home from work its dark and isn't to safe for me to go out on the roads. So for now, I am chasing my dd's (3 1/2 and 2) around and just recently purchased a DVD to try to get moving inside until it gets warmer.
I plan on figuring out a training schedule for a 1/2 marathon for the fall. Not there yet.
Glad to be among fellow runners.
Leslie
Wow, kudos to you. I would go absolutely CRAZY if I couldn't run for two months. Thank God, my family has a treadmill or I don't know what I would do.
I hope that DVD is working out well for you! And glad to have you here!
rimay2k
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Found this a few pages back.....come on runners we cant let our thread die
Well I got out and ran 4 miles this morning.I also got a nice 7+ kilometers in on Saturday- I am trying to get into my old routine and hit the paths every other day if possible. I remembered how nice my legs and but looked when I was running all the time now they look really bad!
I also got a nike plus! I think I am going to have alot of motivation because of that thing! Its great!
Well I got out and ran 4 miles this morning.I also got a nice 7+ kilometers in on Saturday- I am trying to get into my old routine and hit the paths every other day if possible. I remembered how nice my legs and but looked when I was running all the time now they look really bad!
I also got a nike plus! I think I am going to have alot of motivation because of that thing! Its great!
Judyb
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I really enoy running, but since I first started working out in September, my left knee just really does not like me. Even sticking to low impact exercise, my left knee just is a little bit "off".
I'm afraid to run again for fear of what it will do to my knee as I am uninsured. I am self employed and I work...just can't afford health insurance so I have to consider whether or not I can afford surgery on my knee if I screw it up completely. The answer to that question is no...so I'm sticking to low impact exercise.
I'm afraid to run again for fear of what it will do to my knee as I am uninsured. I am self employed and I work...just can't afford health insurance so I have to consider whether or not I can afford surgery on my knee if I screw it up completely. The answer to that question is no...so I'm sticking to low impact exercise.
JMike
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Are joggers welcome in the running club?
My best is a 10 minute mile. Today I did 12 But i'm getting back on my feet, was sick for awhile and lazy for a little longer.
My 10 minute mile was consistent, over 10 miles or 2. I have a really short stride and work my butt off even at low speeds, so that could be it.
I was thinking it might be fun to shoot for a 7 minute mile eventually, but I want to be below 300 pounds first, because running like that gets hard on the knees and im already pushing it doing 2 miles, sometimes 5k sometimes 15k. No knee problems yet though!
My best is a 10 minute mile. Today I did 12
But i'm getting back on my feet, was sick for awhile and lazy for a little longer. My 10 minute mile was consistent, over 10 miles or 2. I have a really short stride and work my butt off even at low speeds, so that could be it.
I was thinking it might be fun to shoot for a 7 minute mile eventually, but I want to be below 300 pounds first, because running like that gets hard on the knees and im already pushing it doing 2 miles, sometimes 5k sometimes 15k. No knee problems yet though!
Hello! Woohoo a runner's club! Great to meet you guys!
I've recently joined an athletics club and am really really enjoying my runs! I do about 4 a week, 2 of about 3-4 miles, one long approx 7 miles and one interval training...I'm getting good and fit but haven't lost any weight yet...
My absolute dream is to be a good runner...to be fit and athletic, to embrace that lifestyle, to feel as healthy as they all look---and to get the body to go with it too! I have given up alcohol and chocolate and doubled my runs and I feel super so far!
Next, I guess I better set about taking this weight loss seriously and shift a few lbs! I'm looking forward to doing this with you guys.... I'm off training in about half an hour, and after finding this thread I feel motivated to push myself even harder!
Would anyone be interested in a runners weight loss challenge? Or have you done any group things like that before?
xxx
I've recently joined an athletics club and am really really enjoying my runs! I do about 4 a week, 2 of about 3-4 miles, one long approx 7 miles and one interval training...I'm getting good and fit but haven't lost any weight yet...
My absolute dream is to be a good runner...to be fit and athletic, to embrace that lifestyle, to feel as healthy as they all look---and to get the body to go with it too! I have given up alcohol and chocolate and doubled my runs and I feel super so far!
Next, I guess I better set about taking this weight loss seriously and shift a few lbs! I'm looking forward to doing this with you guys.... I'm off training in about half an hour, and after finding this thread I feel motivated to push myself even harder!
Would anyone be interested in a runners weight loss challenge? Or have you done any group things like that before?
xxx